(HT) India has proposed levies on some US goods in response to Washington’s duties on steel and aluminium, marking its first retaliation against US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, even as the two countries move closer to finalizing a trade deal. The South Asian nation has informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the US tariffs on these metals are “safeguard measures”—trade restrictions—that will adversely impact India’s trade, according to a notification on Monday. New Delhi reserves its right to “suspend concessions or other obligations” as a counter measure to the US duties, the notification said, citing WTO rules. The…
Author: Aruna Sharma
(HT) Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 48 projects in Bhagalpur district, with a total estimated cost of ₹208 crore. He also interacted with residents—particularly women—to gather feedback on the progress and impact of various ongoing schemes. Speaking to locals, the CM reaffirmed the government’s commitment to development, stating, “Our government is committed to the cause of development. These projects will further strengthen the progress of the district.” He expressed confidence that the newly launched initiatives would significantly benefit the local population. Among the major announcements was the foundation stone laying of Bhagalpur’s…
(Amar Ujala) हिमाचल प्रदेश में 40 और नए उद्योग लगेंगे। कई बड़े औद्योगिक समूहों ने बद्दी-बरोटीवाला-नालागढ़ (बीबीएन) औद्योगिक क्षेत्र में उद्योग स्थापित करने की इच्छा जताई है। उद्योग विभाग को 200 करोड़ से ज्यादा निवेश के 40 औद्योगिक प्रस्ताव मिले हैं। इनके धरातल पर उतरने से करीब डेढ़ हजार लोगों को प्रत्यक्ष रोजगार मिलेगा। उद्योग महकमा इन प्रस्तावों को स्वीकृति के लिए सिंगल विंडो क्लीयरेंस समिति की बैठक में लाने की तैयारी कर रहा है। नए प्रस्तावों में टाइल्स, दवाओं के निर्माण में प्रयुक्त कच्चा माल और सोलर पैनल से जुड़े उद्योग शामिल हैं। विभाग के अनुसार नए उद्योगों को…
(Amar Ujala) स्वास्थ्य एवं शिक्षा मंत्री डॉ. धन सिंह रावत चमोली में चारधाम यात्रा व्यवस्थाओं को परखेंगे। 13 मई से गढ़वाल क्षेत्र का दौरा कर विभिन्न विकास योजनाओं का शिलान्यास व लोकार्पण करेंगे। कैबिनेट मंत्री पांच दिवसीय दौरे की शुरूआत श्रीनगर विधानसभा क्षेत्र से करेंगे। मंगलवार को सिमखेत में बाढ़ सुरक्षा कार्यों का शिलान्यास करेंगे। बुधवार को डॉ. रावत कलगड़ी मल्ली में विभिन्न कार्यक्रमों में शामिल होकर स्थानीय लोगों से मुलाकात करेंगे। इसके बाद राजकीय इंटर कॉलेज कालौं के नव निर्मित भवन तथा पटोटी के बहुउद्देशीय पंचायत भवन का लोकार्पण करेंगे साथ ही वह प्राथमिक विद्यालय कालौं व चमगांव के…
(Amar Ujala) राजधानी लखनऊ में सोमवार को बिजली निजीकरण के मुद्दे पर पॉवर कॉर्पोरेशन के अध्यक्ष डॉ. आशीष कुमार गोयल और विद्युत कर्मचारी संघर्ष समिति के प्रतिनिधिमंडल के बीच हुई वार्ता बेनतीजा रही। इस मसले पर दोनों ने अलग-अलग तर्क दिए। ऐसे में अब बिजलीकर्मियों का आंदोलन आगे बढ़ना तय माना जा रहा है। 14 मई को समिति पदाधिकारी बैठक कर आगे की रणनीति का एलान करेंगे। निजीकरण सहित विभिन्न मुद्दों को लेकर शक्ति भवन में हुई बैठक में समिति के पदाधिकारियों ने निजीकरण के प्रयोग को आगरा, ग्रेटर नोएडा और ओडिशा में विफल बताया। समिति ने पूर्व में हुए…
(PIB) The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation via videoconference today. In his address, he remarked that the nation has witnessed both India’s strength and restraint in recent days. He extended his salute to the country’s formidable armed forces, intelligence agencies, and scientists on behalf of every Indian citizen. The Prime Minister highlighted the unwavering courage displayed by India’s brave soldiers in achieving the objectives of Operation Sindoor, acknowledging their valor, resilience, and indomitable spirit. He dedicated this unparalleled bravery to every mother, sister, and daughter of the nation. Condemning strongly the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam on…
(FE) Electric two-wheeler (E2W) maker Ather Energy narrowed its net losses to Rs 234.4 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, compared to Rs 283.3 crore in the same period last year. However, the losses widened sequentially from Rs 197.8 crore in Q3FY25. Revenue from operations of the Bengaluru-based EV firm rose 29% year-on-year to Rs 676 crore in Q4FY25, driven by strong demand for the company’s top-selling ‘Rizta’ brand of family electric scooters. For the full year, net loss stood at Rs 812.3 crore in FY25, down from Rs 1,059.7 crore in FY24. Annual revenue from operations grew 29% to Rs 2,255 crore in…
(The Pioneer) Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone of a 500-kW solar power plant at the Delhi Assembly on Monday, along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Speaker Vijender Gupta. Power Minister Ashish Sood, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma, several MLAs and senior officers were also present on the occasion. The 500-kW installation, scheduled for completion within 45 days, will significantly expand the House’s existing solar infrastructure, the Assembly Secretariat said in a statement. The old 200-kW rooftop solar system is being dismantled to make way for the new 500-kW installation, which will enable the Assembly…
(FE) Tata Steel on Monday reported a 112.7% jump in its consolidated net profit for the January-March quarter at Rs 1,301 crore, aided by lower input costs and operational efficiencies. The profit beat Bloomberg’s consensus estimate of Rs 1,160 crore. Revenues during the period came in at Rs 56,218 crore, missing estimates of Rs 57,295 crore and registering a 4.2% year-on-year decline. Managing director and CEO TV Narendran said FY25 was a pivotal transition year, highlighting major operational milestones across geographies. These included the commissioning of the largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar, the decommissioning of two UK blast furnaces, and improved…
(BS) India has told the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that it proposes to levy duties on some products made in the US and shipped to India, to counter Washington’s tariffs on steel and aluminium products produced in India. The proposal assumes significance as both countries are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The Indian team is also visiting the US for trade talks this week. The WTO communication indicates that these US safeguard measures could potentially impact over $7 billion worth of imports from India and the estimated duty collection may be close to $2 billion from these tariff levy.…